BARTEC Overview
Pro stress-test →BARTEC is a global partner and leading expert in explosion protection and safety technology in hazardous areas, with explosion protection products and solutions that protect people, the environment, and assets. The BARTEC Group employs a staff of over 1,800 and is one of the world's leading providers of innovative safety technology. BARTEC designs and manufactures innovative components, systems and solutions which are tested and certified to international standards for use in potentially explosive or hazardous atmospheres.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →BARTEC provides integrated solutions spanning the entire hazardous area electrical and automation scope—lighting, enclosures, energy distribution, wireless connectivity, trace heating, process analysis, automation, and mobile working—all from a single ATEX-certified manufacturer. In 2026, BARTEC collaborated with ScanReach to develop and launch an Explosion-Proof Node set to redefine sensor data integration in EX zones within the maritime industry. The company is integrating Extronics Ltd. as part of its vision and commitment to digitization in hazardous areas.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Bartec competes in the hazardous-area electrical safety segment against specialized regional and global manufacturers. Key competitive advantages include certified product breadth, engineering-to-order capabilities, and integrated solutions. Direct competitors include manufacturers of explosion-proof equipment, lighting, and automation systems serving oil & gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Competitive intensity is moderate due to high regulatory barriers and engineering complexity.
Industry Context
BARTEC operates in Explosion-protected electrical equipment and safety systems.
Key facts
Founded: 1975 · Headquarters: Bad Mergentheim, Germany · Employees: 1,300–1,800